Deana Iribe has been a member of the direct-to-garment (DTG) community since 2006. She began her DTG roots as a customer within her family business before joining the manufacturing side at AnaJet. Deana spent seven years becoming the online face of the company by conducting webinars, YouTube video content, and helping customers with their issues via social media.
She has contributed to many blogs and editorials in industry publications, and created and ran the DTG train-the-trainer program for Ricoh USA and Ricoh Asia Pacific. She also coordinated, managed, and set up trade show booths and printers across the U.S.
Deana is currently the Training Manager at Printer Biz where she extends her expertise in DTG and direct-to-film (DTF) printing processes for all new customers. She’s also the founder of The PRint Bakery. Known for her adaptability and creativity, Deana is dedicated to maximizing the potential of both training and marketing initiatives to foster success in the ever-evolving world of digital printing.
Mastering DTG: 4 Advanced Printing Techniques for Out-of-the-Box Apparel Customization
These DTG tutorials provide the expertise necessary to strategically determine when a technique delivers maximum visual impact without compromising efficient, sustainable production. Plus, check out an exclusive video interview outlining the thought behind the designs.
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DTG and DTF: How to Choose the Best Printing Method for Your Customer’s Order
This comprehensive guide helps decorators determine whether DTG or DTF printing is the right technique for a job.
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Take It to the Limit … with Edge-to-Edge DTG!
Check out this (surprisingly) easy how-to guide to print edge-to-edge with your direct-to-garment printer.
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Today's Tip: The Value of Pretreatment
Pretreatment for DTG helps prevent ink bleeding, color inconsistencies, and poor wash fastness.
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Today's Tip: DTG Pretreat Application
The amount of pretreat applied onto a garment depends on the quality, weight, and fabric content of the shirt.
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Dark Garment Pretreating for DTG – Simplified!
Pretreating is the less glamourous side of DTG printing; however, you shouldn’t let that opinion deter you from jumping into DTG altogether.
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